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**Idaho** · 05-20-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by caribou

That's a ride my wife and I have talked about. Have heard it's a beautiful trip.

If we decide to hold the 2014 rally in Washington or Oregon you and I may have to get there via Missoula and hwy 12 through Lewiston. There is more than one way to skin a cat.

caribou · 05-20-2013, 11:44 PM

Works for me!

Netnorske · 05-21-2013, 12:48 AM

Missoula (Lolo) to Orofino...or East to West....is the best way to ride Hwy 12 (Lolo Pass). It is a short climb to the summit on the East side of the pass, then a 100 mile shallow downhill grade heading West all the way to Orofino. You just lope along in high gear, damn near coasting the entire way...

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Stop at the top to take in the neat Lewis and Clark Visitors Center, then kick back and enjoy. As soon as you start down the hill heading west is where that cool sign is..."Winding Road next 99 miles"....

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**Idaho** · 05-21-2013, 07:31 AM

I've been on that road west to east in a cage several times but never the other direction. I think they put one of those signs on the west end also.

dshelly · 05-21-2013, 09:22 PM

Been thinking about taking a spin over that way myself.

replay13 · 05-27-2013, 01:18 AM

Hey Bud, I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, I hope she is comfortable there and it all comes to a peaceful end soon for you and your family.

I went through hwy 12 about 4 years ago on my old bike, the ride along the Clearwater River was pretty awesome. I still have a few pictures from there.

I haven't been to Baker City area yet, but I heard its pretty awesome also. I have plans for a trip to Baker City soon. I'm taking the wife there for a motorcycle trip there the first part of July. She wants to ride the steam train there too. Earlier I did have plans to meet up with Dwyane (Leadbelly from Canada) in Baker City, he is the one that told me about the area, but he can't get the time off from his work now.

The wife and I took a motorcycle trip up to Rainier/St Hellens Wa. a few years ago, also awesome.

My own area So. Oregon / Crater Lake area is also nice. I would be happy with any of the suggestions, all good!
James

**micmicdu** · 06-13-2013, 12:43 PM

I'm up for anything in 2014. Just let me know and I will do my best to be there as long as the timing works out. July is always good for me and my wife and I have been talking about rides in all the areas under discussion. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Bud, we are keeping you and yours in our thoughts.

05-20-2013, 11:44 PM	#17
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05-21-2013, 12:48 AM	#18
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Missoula (Lolo) to Orofino...or East to West....is the best way to ride Hwy 12 (Lolo Pass). It is a short climb to the summit on the East side of the pass, then a 100 mile shallow downhill grade heading West all the way to Orofino. You just lope along in high gear, damn near coasting the entire way...! Stop at the top to take in the neat Lewis and Clark Visitors Center, then kick back and enjoy. As soon as you start down the hill heading west is where that cool sign is..."Winding Road next 99 miles"....! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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05-21-2013, 07:31 AM	#19
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	I've been on that road west to east in a cage several times but never the other direction. I think they put one of those signs on the west end also. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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05-21-2013, 09:22 PM	#20
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Been thinking about taking a spin over that way myself. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-27-2013, 01:18 AM	#21
replay13 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 224	Hey Bud, I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, I hope she is comfortable there and it all comes to a peaceful end soon for you and your family. I went through hwy 12 about 4 years ago on my old bike, the ride along the Clearwater River was pretty awesome. I still have a few pictures from there. I haven't been to Baker City area yet, but I heard its pretty awesome also. I have plans for a trip to Baker City soon. I'm taking the wife there for a motorcycle trip there the first part of July. She wants to ride the steam train there too. Earlier I did have plans to meet up with Dwyane (Leadbelly from Canada) in Baker City, he is the one that told me about the area, but he can't get the time off from his work now. The wife and I took a motorcycle trip up to Rainier/St Hellens Wa. a few years ago, also awesome. My own area So. Oregon / Crater Lake area is also nice. I would be happy with any of the suggestions, all good! James __________________ Kawasaki 2010 Nomad 1700 Southern Oregon Vance & Hines slash cut slip-ons Cobra Powerpro CVT Thunder Air Kit, stock cover Kuryakyn Power Point 12v adaptor Cobra Luggage Rack Grasshopper back rest Tomtom GPS Last edited by replay13; 05-27-2013 at 01:20 AM. Reason: spelling
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06-13-2013, 12:43 PM	#22
micmicdu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lynnwood, Wa Posts: 26	I'm up for anything in 2014. Just let me know and I will do my best to be there as long as the timing works out. July is always good for me and my wife and I have been talking about rides in all the areas under discussion. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Bud, we are keeping you and yours in our thoughts.
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